Thursday, June 5, 2014

Bra making tip – band elastic not wide/stable enough

Recently I bought some new fabric and notions at Kantje Boord (the famous shop in Amsterdam) and the color elastic I wanted was not available in the quality I like for the band. I prefer the elastic in the band wider and more stable. There is some weight to be stabilized ;)

Initially I thought to use a different elastic for the band but working on it tonight I came up with another solution: sew the more narrow elastic to a wider one.

The two elastics that I sewed together before sewing it into the bra.

The bra in construction: on the outside only the colored elastic is visble, on the inside you see the more firm elastic. Thought it worthwhile to share. I’ve discarded elastics in the past because of the fact that I could not find a good firm one for the band. Probably will use this myself more often.

Hi I have followed you for about 2 years.I sew my own but have to redraft almost every pattern 38G to J depending on who made it in the first place can't buy on line or in a store any more have made 3 bras that fit good. I sew strap flat edge to flat edge and made it 2 inches wide for straps or I get no lift also takes care of shoulder grooves. thanks for being there when we need you

Another beautiful bra. I am still on my bra making journey and trying to find elastic and lace. I have tried to use Kantjeboord but don't speak Dutch so am unable to find plush elastic. Any help appreciated. Thank you so much for your tutorials - they really do help.